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New Year Expeditions

I have never really got into the full swing of New Year and its festivities. To me it feels like just one big anti-climax of drunkenness and feelings of superficial goodwill with people you wouldn't want to spend the rest of the year with. Do I sound unsociable? But last year I decided things had to change and 2011 would be the last year that I would spend the night in the UK with the generic Chinese takeaway and Jools Holland. I came to the conclusion that taking the party anywhere else other than home (ie. out of the country) would be better than what I had experienced up until now. So this is why, with feelings of abounding excitement, I booked a weekend away in Copenhagen.

I have to confess my knowledge of Copenhagen and Denmark in general is pretty sparse, but I have always heard good things  about it. Although cold at this time of year, the city seems at its most beautiful with clear sky and sea. New Year is a big thing here and the locals go to town with celebrations, but all appear to be civilised and far from the unruly drinking habits of New Year in Britain. Certain traditions are also carried out in Denmark's capital. On the 31st December,  most homes and hotels put on a buffet style meal before the events of the forthcoming evening. Everyone then gathers into the square of Amalienborg, the Royal Palace and waits for midnight. Of course, many of the younger Danes choose to go to a club as an after party but I guess it would be easy to decide where the night takes you when you are there in the midst of the festivities.

So, unlike in the past, I am thoroughly looking froward to New Year 2011. A change of scenery and way of life is on the cards. In a way, it is killing to birds with one stone. If you stay for a few days over New Year, your days can be filled with sightseeing and experiencing the Danish culture. Just remind me to wear numerous layers!

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